No fatalities

Aircraft destroyed by tire burst during landing (PH653)

Udine, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On September 25, 1946, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH653) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Udine, Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A tire burst during touchdown initiated a chain of events that caused the aircraft to lose control and sustain fatal structural damage. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft suffered a tire burst upon touchdown, leading to a loss of control that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe without any injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase, a critical mechanical failure occurred as the aircraft made contact with the runway. A tire burst triggered an immediate and severe reaction from the airframe. The sudden loss of tire integrity caused the machine to swing violently, rendering it uncontrollable for the flight crew.

As the aircraft slid off its intended path, the structural stress led to the complete loss of the undercarriage. The vehicle eventually came to a stop in a state of severe disrepair. Despite the catastrophic nature of the incident and the total destruction of the airframe, there were no casualties among those on board.

Probable cause

A tire burst during touchdown initiated a chain of events that caused the aircraft to lose control and sustain fatal structural damage.